1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is newer by 34 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, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 295 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. (400 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | Le Mans |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 600 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
