1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Donkervoort S8
To start off, 1992 Donkervoort S8 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.
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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Donkervoort S8. (214 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1992 Donkervoort S8 | |
Make | Buick | Donkervoort |
Model | Riviera | S8 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 214 Nm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3410 mm |