1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1989 ZIL 4104 is newer by 21 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 7,690 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 ZIL 4104 (312 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 ZIL 4104 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) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 ZIL 4104. (607 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 ZIL 4104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1989 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Buick | ZIL |
| Model | Riviera | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 7690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 312 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3890 mm |
