1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 17 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) has 213 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (92 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 634 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 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) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (182 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1985 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Riviera | Fiero |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 92 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 182 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |