1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

To start off, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 2 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.

Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (710 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
Make Buick Cadillac
Model Riviera Eldorado
Year Released 1968 1970
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 7734 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 710 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 109.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 103.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 2070 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 5620 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 79 L


 

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