1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 24 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 6 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. (450 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | 500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
