1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Because 1962 Rover P5 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 1962 Rover P5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Rover P5. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1962 Rover P5 has manual transmission. 1962 Rover P5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Riviera | P5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
