1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 29 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (262 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Caprice weights approximately 126 kg more than 1976 Buick Riviera. 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Riviera | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 262 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3009 mm |
