1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 30 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 935. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 935.
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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 935. (310 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 935. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 935 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 310 Nm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |