1967 Buick Riviera vs. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT
To start off, 1967 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT. (280 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 603 kg more than 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT. 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. 1967 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT has manual transmission. 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Buick Riviera | 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Riviera | 350 GT |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 3464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
