1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 670 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 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, 2009 GMC Acadia, 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
