1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 23 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 975 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life 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 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Life |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
