1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2000 TVR Tamora 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, 2000 TVR Tamora (334 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 TVR Tamora.
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) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tamora. (514 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2000 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Riviera | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 334 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 514 Nm |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
