1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 39 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, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 696 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (481 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Riviera | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
