1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1955 Chrysler 300
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 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 9 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler 300. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chrysler 300. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1955 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Riviera | 300 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |