1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo 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 191 more horse power than 1991 Seat Toledo. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1991 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 845 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Riviera | Toledo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |