1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident 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 40 more horse power than 1965 TVR Trident. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 TVR Trident. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 870 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 TVR Trident. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 TVR Trident.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Riviera | Trident |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2290 mm |
