1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 346 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
