1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS 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 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Riviera | GS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
