1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 14 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 27 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 723 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 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) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 260 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |