1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 370 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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, 1969 Holden Monaro (411 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Riviera | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
