1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 715 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Riviera | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
