1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 230 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1965 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Caprice |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |