1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa 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 Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Rossa has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Rossa 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 | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | Rossa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5474 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 | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 114 L |
