1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1166 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1957 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1957 Porsche 356 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 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 356 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
