1954 Buick 70 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | 70 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3030 mm |
