1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 166 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (502 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile 442.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Riviera | 442 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
