1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 95 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
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1976 Buick Riviera | 1967 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Caprice |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 6474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |