1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 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) has 180 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 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 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 914 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 197 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 Height | 1370 mm | 290 mm |
