1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1967 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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.
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1967 Buick Riviera | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | CLS |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |