1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 681 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208. 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 208 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 208 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |