1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 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 53 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 486 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. 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 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 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.
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1965 Buick Riviera | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 140 L |