1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider

To start off, 1963 Buick Riviera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. 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. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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