1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 25 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 219 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 730 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (180 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1993 Rover 200 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Riviera | 200 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |