1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S 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, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 725 kg more than 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S.
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, 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S has manual transmission. 2004 Koenigsegg CC8S 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 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Buick | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Riviera | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2659 mm |
