1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element 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 122 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 767 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Element |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
