1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 33 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 504 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Express |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
