1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Superbird 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 233 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
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 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Riviera | Superbird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |
