1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1972 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 588 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 330 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
