1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Porsche 959 is newer by 19 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 450 kg more than 1987 Porsche 959.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 will offer significantly more control. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 959. (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 959. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 959 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 959 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 | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 959 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 67 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |