1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1976 Buick Riviera and 1976 Mitsubishi Galant 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 93 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 600 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 1976 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riviera | Galant |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |