1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 41 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 206 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac GTO. (543 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Riviera | GTO |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
