1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1990 TVR Griffith 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 TVR Griffith (327 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 860 kg more than 1990 TVR Griffith.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 TVR Griffith. (481 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 TVR Griffith. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1990 TVR Griffith 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 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | Riviera | Griffith |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 327 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 481 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |