1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 22 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, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1998 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | Catera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |
