1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1965 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Abarth 750 1968 Buick Riviera
Make Abarth Buick
Model 750 Riviera
Year Released 1965 1968
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 747 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 43 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 58 Nm 645 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 61 mm 106.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64 mm 99.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 535 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 75 L


 

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