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


 

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