1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 575 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 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 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 348 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
