1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 760 kg more than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR Sagaris. (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR Sagaris. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2003 TVR Sagaris has manual transmission. 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Riviera | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
