1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 10 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 197 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1066 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1975 Chrysler Valiant has manual transmission. 1975 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1975 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Riviera | Valiant |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |