1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600. (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 80.2 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |