1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 47 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 791 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 454 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
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 | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |