1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1974 Triumph Spitfire 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 243 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. 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 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1974 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Riviera | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |