1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 12 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 750 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Sierra 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 | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Sierra |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |