1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Maxima is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 406 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima.
Because 1965 Buick Riviera 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 1965 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Maxima, 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (179 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Maxima. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Maxima 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:
1965 Buick Riviera | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Maxima |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 603 Nm | 179 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 73.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |