1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 4 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 386 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (240 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
