1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Moretti S Coupe

To start off, 1969 Moretti S Coupe 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 269 more horse power than 1969 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1969 Moretti S Coupe. 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 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti S Coupe. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1969 Moretti S Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Moretti S Coupe 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 Moretti S Coupe
Make Buick Moretti
Model Riviera S Coupe
Year Released 1968 1969
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Size 7050 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 36 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 55 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 700 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 3730 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2040 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 30 L


 

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