1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1994 Toyota 4Runner 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 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1994 Toyota 4Runner. (113 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 296 kg more than 1994 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1994 Toyota 4Runner 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota 4Runner. (192 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1994 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 192 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |