1992 Acura NSX vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 27 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. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Acura NSX. (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1992 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 526 kg more than 1992 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Acura NSX. (284 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Acura NSX. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1992 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1992 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
