1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac GTO. (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Riviera | GTO |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 69 L |