1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 31 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 225 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.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey 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 (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |