1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 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 212 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 470 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Riviera | P4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
