2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 28 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 289 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | Fighter | Riviera |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |