2001 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 25 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, 2001 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 AC Aceca.
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, 2001 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |
