1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Riviera | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |