1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8
To start off, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 is newer by 33 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, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 (353 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 267 kg more than 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8. (536 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2001 Dodge Hemi Super 8 | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Hemi Super 8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 353 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
