1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 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 41 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 531 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari 308 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 | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 308 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
