1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 12 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | Pinin |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
