1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 660 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 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 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |
