1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous

To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous 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, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Rageous. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Pontiac Rageous has manual transmission. 1999 Pontiac Rageous 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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