1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 512 M. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 M 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 | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 512 M |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |