1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Honda Z
To start off, 2005 Honda Z 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 805 kg more than 2005 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2005 Honda Z | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Z |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
