1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 42 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) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 144 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera.
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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (271 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | Viano |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 603 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |