1999 Buick LeSabre vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1999 Buick LeSabre is newer by 23 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, 1999 Buick LeSabre (203 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 275 kg more than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1999 Buick LeSabre, 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 (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick LeSabre | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LeSabre | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
