1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 8 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 219 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera.
Because 1965 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (519 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Riviera | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 91 L |
