1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon

To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon 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 174 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 791 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2000 Plymouth Neon
Make Buick Plymouth
Model Riviera Neon
Year Released 1968 2000
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5850 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1109 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 79 L


 

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