1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 385 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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 (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Riviera | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |