1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1976 Citroen GS
To start off, both 1976 Buick Riviera and 1976 Citroen GS 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. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 875 kg more than 1976 Citroen GS. 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, 1976 Citroen GS, 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 (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 1976 Citroen GS | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Riviera | GS |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 1015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |