1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 1976 Buick Riviera and 1976 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
