1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander 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 185 more horse power than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Studebaker Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 208 kg more than 1953 Studebaker Commander. 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Studebaker Commander.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
Make | Buick | Studebaker |
Model | Riviera | Commander |
Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |