1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Fusca 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 253 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Fusca. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Fusca 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 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Riviera | Fusca |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |