1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1990 Ford RS 200 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 55 more horse power than 1990 Ford RS 200. (250 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 720 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 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, 1990 Ford RS 200 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1990 Ford RS 200 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 | 1990 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 77.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
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 | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |