1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 310 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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 | 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 119 L |
