1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 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 249 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1965 Honda S600. 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 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1965 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1965 Honda S600 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 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | S600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 65 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 145 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 | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |