1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2009 Maybach Landaulet 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, 2009 Maybach Landaulet (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm). This means 2009 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2009 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Buick | Maybach |
| Model | Riviera | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
