1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 385 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 512 TR. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 314 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 | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
