1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 38 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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 456M.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari 456M. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari 456M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2009 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 456M |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
