1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 144 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Riviera | Riviera |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 617 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |