1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 19 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 16 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1211 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1995 Caterham Super 7 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 | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Buick | Caterham |
Model | Riviera | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |