1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 108 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.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3246 mm |
