1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 NSU Ro 80 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 40 more horse power than 1969 NSU Ro 80. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 NSU Ro 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 571 kg more than 1969 NSU Ro 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 NSU Ro 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 NSU Ro 80. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1969 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Buick | NSU |
| Model | Riviera | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
