1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 467 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2000 Ford Artic | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Artic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
