1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Rover MGF

To start off, 1995 Rover MGF 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 160 more horse power than 1995 Rover MGF. (145 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover MGF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 376 kg more than 1995 Rover MGF. 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) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover MGF. (236 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover MGF. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover MGF has manual transmission. 1995 Rover MGF 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.

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