1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 46 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 54 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (234 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 566 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
