1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 55 kg more 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2003 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
