1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Vector M12
To start off, 1999 Vector M12 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 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Vector M12.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vector M12. (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vector M12. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Vector M12 has manual transmission. 1999 Vector M12 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 | 1999 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Buick | Vector |
| Model | Riviera | M12 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
