1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera 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, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 518 kg more than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1972 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera 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 | 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Riviera | Pantera |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 254 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 Weight | 1900 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |