1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 46 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1967 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1967 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 70 kg more than 1967 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
