1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Mitsubishi Colt 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 233 more horse power than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 990 kg more than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Mitsubishi Colt, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1968 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Buick Mitsubishi
Model Riviera Colt
Year Released 1968 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1498 cc
Horse Power 305 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 910 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2360 mm