1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 204 is newer by 6 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 258 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 204. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 204 has manual transmission. 1974 Peugeot 204 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 | 1974 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Riviera | 204 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
