1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Daewoo Brougham
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Brougham is newer by 25 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 202 more horse power than 1996 Daewoo Brougham. (109 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Daewoo Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 740 kg more than 1996 Daewoo Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Daewoo Brougham has manual transmission. 1996 Daewoo Brougham will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1996 Daewoo Brougham | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | Riviera | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
