1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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 9 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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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1968 Buick Riviera | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 140 L |