1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 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 Mercedes-Benz 380 (219 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | 380 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |