1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 242 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
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, 2013 Volkswagen CC, 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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
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1976 Buick Riviera | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Riviera | CC |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2711 mm |