1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 TVR Vixen 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 230 more horse power than 1968 TVR Vixen. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1968 TVR Vixen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 TVR Vixen. (125 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | Riviera | Vixen |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 125 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |