1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Hyundai Genesis

To start off, 2009 Hyundai Genesis 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 28 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (260 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Genesis.

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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. (233 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Genesis. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai Genesis has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai Genesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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