1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 5 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 514 kg more than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (491 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1970 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | Riviera | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
