1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 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 208 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1965 Renault 10. 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 1965 Renault 10 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Riviera | 10 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |