1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS 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 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 94 kg more than 2010 Cadillac STS.
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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | STS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
