1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1972 Chrysler New Yorker 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (226 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 125 kg more 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1972 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
