1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 101 kg more than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX 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 Infiniti EX 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti EX. (362 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Riviera | EX |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
