1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C 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 116 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (189 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Buick Mercedes-Benz
Model Riviera C
Year Released 1968 2000
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 2293 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 90.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 88.4 mm
Top Speed 193 km/hour 240 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 69 L