1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 9 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 160 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 470 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |