1967 AC 428 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 417 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 AC 428. (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 AC 428.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | 428 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 99.4 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |