1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Tatra T603
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Tatra T603 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 50 more horse power than 1971 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 295 kg more than 1971 Tatra T603. 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Tatra T603. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1971 Tatra T603 has manual transmission. 1971 Tatra T603 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 | 1971 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Riviera | T603 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
