1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 152 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Riviera (435 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Riviera | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
