1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 16 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna 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 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Riviera | Etna |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |