1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 996 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Buick Riviera | 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1044 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |