1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 35 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 612. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 612 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 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 612 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |
