1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 27 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, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 430 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 965. (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 965. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 965 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 | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 965 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |