1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car 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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Riviera | 442 Indy Pace Car |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 108 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |