1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 45 kg more than 1962 Rover P5. 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Riviera | P5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
