1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 30 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 48 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 496 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 968 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |