1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3910 mm |