1989 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1989 Buick Riviera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1989 Buick Riviera. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Riviera weights approximately 24 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
Because 1966 Ferrari 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ferrari 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Riviera. 1989 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Buick Riviera | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 330 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |