1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Eagle Summit

To start off, 1990 Eagle Summit is newer by 22 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1990 Eagle Summit. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 870 kg more than 1990 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Summit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Summit. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Summit.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1990 Eagle Summit
Make Buick Eagle
Model Riviera Summit
Year Released 1968 1990
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1468 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1030 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2470 mm


 

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