1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 192 kg more than 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 4230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
