1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1998 Renault Laguna 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 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 315 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Because 1976 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (277 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
