1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 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 252 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 975 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 1200 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 | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Riviera | 1200 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |