1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1962 DKW Junior
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DKW Junior 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 271 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1962 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (73 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1962 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Buick | DKW |
| Model | Riviera | Junior |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 70.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 31 L |
