1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 361 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
