1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 410 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 1976 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |