1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. (644 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Riviera | Toronado |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 644 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 101 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |