1965 Bristol 408 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 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 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 90 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 315 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 408. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 408 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |