1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 31 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 67 more horse power than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 56 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey will offer significantly more control. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
