1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Honda Legend 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 Honda Legend.
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, 2000 Honda Legend, 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2000 Honda Legend | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Legend |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |