1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1976 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 100 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1976 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
