1967 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 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 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 122 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Buick Riviera | 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3100 mm |
