1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 481 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Riviera | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
