1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Buick Riviera | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | 300 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 71 L |
