1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 32 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 546 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 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 | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | F355 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |