1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1994 Chrysler Viper is newer by 29 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 306 kg more than 1994 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1994 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm). This means 1994 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Buick Riviera. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1994 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 1994 Chrysler Viper 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 | 1994 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | Viper |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
