1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 4 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 400 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 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 392 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |