1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter 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 120 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Riviera (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
