1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Marcos 1600 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 34 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600. 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) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1967 Marcos 1600 has manual transmission. 1967 Marcos 1600 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Riviera | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
