1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 279 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Because 1965 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2009 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
