1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 1 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 225 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1326 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1966 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1966 Abarth 700 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:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 700 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
