1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 37 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 419 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 2013 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |