1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1948 Simca 5
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Simca 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Simca 5 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 291 more horse power than 1948 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1948 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1948 Simca 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1948 Simca 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Riviera | 5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |
