1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Holden Astra

To start off, 1986 Holden Astra is newer by 21 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) has 218 more horse power than 1986 Holden Astra. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1986 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1986 Holden Astra, 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 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Astra. (115 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Astra. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Astra has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Astra 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.

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