1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 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 204 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 260 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 2.6 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 2.6 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 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Buick | Riley |
| Model | Riviera | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
