1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1971 Maserati Quattroporte 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 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 2 more horse power than 1971 Maserati Quattroporte. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 166 kg more than 1971 Maserati Quattroporte. 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. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 1971 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Riviera | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 4709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |