1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex is newer by 34 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, 2010 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 263 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, 2010 Ford Flex, 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 (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2010 Ford Flex | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Flex |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2995 mm |