1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 44 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 110 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 447 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Riviera | Charger |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |