1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 325 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| 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 | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
