1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Audi S6
To start off, 2010 Audi S6 is newer by 45 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, 2010 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S6 weights approximately 139 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S6 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi S6. (539 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2010 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Riviera | S6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2847 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
