1977 Buick Riviera vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Riviera weights approximately 674 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Riviera | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Celica |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3787 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |