2008 Acura RDX vs. 1970 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 536 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 1970 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | RDX | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
