1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider

To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. (297 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider 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.

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