1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America

To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America 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) has 224 more horse power than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 925 kg more than 1958 Talbot Lago America. 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 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot Lago America. (192 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot Lago America. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1958 Talbot Lago America has manual transmission. 1958 Talbot Lago America 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.

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