1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 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 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 766 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1951 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1951 Fiat 1400 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:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Riviera | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
