1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Chevrolet Tracker
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 38 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 191 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker.
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 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Tracker 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.
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1965 Buick Riviera | 2003 Chevrolet Tracker | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Tracker |
Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 139 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2210 mm |