1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1436 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 312.
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. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Riviera | 1966 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 312 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |