2000 Buick Riviera vs. 1965 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2000 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 106 kg more than 1965 Jensen CV-8.
Because 1965 Jensen CV-8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Riviera | 1965 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Riviera | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
