1975 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 304 kg more than 1965 Buick Riviera.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Lagonda | Riviera |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |