1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen SP2 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 230 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1972 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Riviera | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
