1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB

To start off, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (339 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 386 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB.

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) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. (452 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB 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 1975 Ferrari 512 BB
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Riviera 512 BB
Year Released 1968 1975
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7050 cc 4942 cc
Horse Power 305 HP 339 HP
Torque 645 Nm 452 Nm
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 82.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 78 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1514 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1130 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2510 mm


 

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