Cars > Challenges > “RIV” Vs “Turbo”
1973 Buick Riviera GS
“RIV”
2005 VW Jetta GLI
“Turbo”
Head to Head
About “RIV”
I GOT ONE OF MY DREAM CARS ON 4-8-09 FROM A GUY IN KEWAUNEE WISCONSIN FOR $3000 WITH OUT THE 100 SPOKE RIMS POWER SUN ROOF IT RUNS DRIVES THE CAR CAME FROM ARIZONA
WATCH THE VIDEO WALK AROUND WHEN I FIRST GOT IT
About “Turbo”
1.8L turbo with 85k miles. I bought this GLI in March of 2012. I replaced all the gaskets and installed an AEM Cold Air Intake. The paint was rough, and probably never waxed. I did a complete paint resto to bring back the shine. There's not a swirl or blemish on the paint now. More to come!
Specs for “RIV”
Wheelbase 3096 mm 121.9 in
Length 5545 mm 218.3 in
Width 2032 mm 80 in
Height 1372 mm 54 in
Kerb weight 2040 kg 4497 lb
Maximum power
370.0 bhp
@ 4000 rpm
Maximum torque
510 ft·lb
@ 2800 rpm
Specs for “Turbo”
No specifications listed.
Factory Options for “RIV”
CRUSE CONTROL
SUNROOF
POWER WINDOWS
POWER DRIVER SEAT
TILT COLLOM
POWER LOCKS
CENTER COUNCLE
GEAR SALECTOR ON THE FLOOR
455 BIG BLOCK
TURBO HYDRA-MATIC 400
3.23:1 GEAR RATIO
AIR SHOCKS IN THE REAR
AM/FM RADIO
CLOCK
ELECTRIC HEATER FOR REAR DEFROST
Factory Options for “Turbo”
Leather seats, CD, GLI body kit, BBS wheels
Vote This challenge has ended!
| Points for RIV | Total Votes | Points for Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 0 |
Cars > Challenges > “RIV” Vs “Turbo”






