1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Riviera | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 767 cc |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 617 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2010 mm |