1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Ford Orion
To start off, 1989 Ford Orion is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 865 kg more than 1989 Ford Orion.
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, 1989 Ford Orion, 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. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Orion 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.
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1976 Buick Riviera | 1989 Ford Orion | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Orion |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |