1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 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 91 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Riviera | 62 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 6388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 582 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |