1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 28 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 7 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 247 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Riviera (435 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
