1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 28 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 149 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (156 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Riviera | Voyager |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |