1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 27 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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 574 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (600 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Riviera | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 600 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |