1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Cadillac XLR

To start off, 2000 Cadillac XLR is newer by 32 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 4 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac XLR. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 246 kg more than 2000 Cadillac XLR. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac XLR. (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac XLR.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2000 Cadillac XLR
Make Buick Cadillac
Model Riviera XLR
Year Released 1968 2000
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 4565 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 428 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 84 mm
Top Speed 193 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1654 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L


 

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