1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 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 267 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1952 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1952 Porsche 356 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 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 356 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
