1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 550 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 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 550.
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, 2002 Ferrari 550, 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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 550. (570 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2002 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 550 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
