1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1967 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 122 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Riviera | CTS |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4788 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |