1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1950 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 565 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
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.
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1976 Buick Riviera | 1950 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 340 America |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |