1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 Porsche 917

To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 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 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1972 Porsche 917.

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 1972 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 917.

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