1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1306 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 750 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 603 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |