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.
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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 |