1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Tata E
To start off, 2000 Tata E 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 157 more horse power than 2000 Tata E. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 Tata E. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata E. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata E. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2000 Tata E has manual transmission. 2000 Tata E 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 Tata E | |
| Make | Buick | Tata |
| Model | Riviera | E |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
