1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 30 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 101 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 900 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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 (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | Riviera | Roadster |
Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |