1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix
To start off, 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix. (286 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 190 kg more than 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | Dodge Phoenix |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
