1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 715 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Comodoro |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |