1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 3 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 917. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1971 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1971 Porsche 917 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 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 917 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 610 Nm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |