1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 4 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Riviera | Riviera |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 645 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 99.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |