1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1972 Maserati Indy 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 16 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Indy. (289 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Maserati Indy. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Indy. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Indy 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 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Riviera | Indy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
