1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 660 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Silverado |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3650 mm |