1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 48 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 9 more horse power than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera.
Because 2013 Dodge JOURNEY 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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (353 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| 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 | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
