1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 620 kg more than 1976 Buick Riviera.
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 | 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Riviera | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3050 mm |