1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 36 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 4 more horse power than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 700 kg more than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2004 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2004 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 2004 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | Riviera | Guara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
