1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
