1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 1992 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 24 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 189 more horse power than 1992 Chrysler Voyager. (116 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1992 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 170 kg more than 1992 Chrysler Voyager. 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, 1992 Chrysler Voyager, 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chrysler Voyager. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1992 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
