1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 88 L |