1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1952 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 GAZ M-20 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 254 more horse power than 1952 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1952 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 440 kg more than 1952 GAZ M-20. 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 GAZ M-20. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1952 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1952 GAZ M-20 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 | 1952 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Buick | GAZ |
| Model | Riviera | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
