1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1983 Buick Century
To start off, 1983 Buick Century is newer by 7 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Buick Century. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Century.
Because 1976 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (380 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Century. (197 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1983 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Riviera | Century |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2664 mm |
