1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 208 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Riviera | Silver Cloud II |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
| 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 | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 81 L |
