1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280

To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 145 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 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.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280
Make Buick Mercedes-Benz
Model Riviera 280
Year Released 1968 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 2744 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 78.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 95 L


 

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