1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Porsche 936 is newer by 2 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 936 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 | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 936 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 700 kg |