1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 610 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB 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.
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1971 Buick Riviera | 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |