1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 352 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Riviera | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 4393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |