1967 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,442 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 165 kg more than 1967 Buick Riviera.
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 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Impala |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 7442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |