1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera 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) has 213 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (128 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Kadett 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 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Riviera | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
