1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 29 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 765 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 360 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 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 360 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
