1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Dodge Monaco 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 15 more horse power than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (290 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1967 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 138 kg more than 1967 Dodge Monaco. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Dodge Monaco. (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Dodge Monaco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
