1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 20 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 5 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (435 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F355 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 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | F355 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
