1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2330 mm |