1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB
To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Skoda 1000 MB 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) has 258 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. 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 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1968 Skoda 1000 MB has manual transmission. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB 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 Skoda 1000 MB | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Riviera | 1000 MB |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
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 | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 38 L |