1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 17 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Riviera | CTS |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |