1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1976 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1976 Triumph TR6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 954 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR6. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 1976 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Riviera | TR6 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |