1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1949 Holden FX
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX 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) has 254 more horse power than 1949 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1949 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 928 kg more than 1949 Holden FX. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Holden FX. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1949 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1949 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1949 Holden FX | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Riviera | FX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
