1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT 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 116 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT 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 | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Riviera | GT |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 1100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |