1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1962 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Sixty 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. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 235 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1962 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
