1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 166 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (601 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | C |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
