1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2002 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Buick | Xedos |
| Model | Riviera | 9 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
