1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 700 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 7733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
