1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 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 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 360 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 617 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |