1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 612.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 612. (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 612. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 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 612 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 612 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2960 mm |