1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Steyr 650T

To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1966 Steyr 650T. 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 (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 650T. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1966 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1966 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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