1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (563 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 415 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |