1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 1974 Sunbeam Alpine 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 234 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 890 kg more than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1974 Sunbeam Alpine
Make Buick Sunbeam
Model Riviera Alpine
Year Released 1968 1974
Engine Size 7050 cc 1724 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2510 mm