1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1964 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 392 kg more than 1964 Jensen CV-8.
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, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Riviera. (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1964 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | Buick | Jensen |
Model | Riviera | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |