1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 AC 428
To start off, 1972 AC 428 is newer by 4 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 466 kg more than 1972 AC 428. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AC 428. (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AC 428.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1972 AC 428 | |
Make | Buick | AC |
Model | Riviera | 428 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |