1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 135 kg more than 1983 Ford Fairlane. 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |