1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Saab 99
To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Saab 99 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 226 more horse power than 1968 Saab 99. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 830 kg more than 1968 Saab 99. 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 Saab 99, 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 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Saab 99. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Saab 99.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1968 Saab 99 | |
Make | Buick | Saab |
Model | Riviera | 99 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |