1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (286 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | 400 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3150 mm |