1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 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 198 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1965 Peugeot 204 has manual transmission. 1965 Peugeot 204 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Riviera | 204 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 42 L |
