1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 753 kg more than 1967 AC Cobra.
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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1967 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1967 AC Cobra 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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1968 Buick Riviera | 1967 AC Cobra | |
Make | Buick | AC |
Model | Riviera | Cobra |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 107.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |