1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK 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 137 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 132 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | Buick | Daimler |
| Model | Riviera | DK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 108 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
