1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 27 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 9 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 450 kg more than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Riviera | Rally Raid |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |