1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 16 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Buick Riviera. 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 1992 Buick Roadmaster | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Riviera | Roadmaster |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |