1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 24 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1305 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 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 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Buick | Caterham |
| Model | Riviera | 7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
