1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach 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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (420 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 576 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (411 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Countach 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 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Riviera | Countach |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 4753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
