1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy is newer by 32 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 376 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 2008 GMC Envoy 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, 2008 GMC Envoy 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
