1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 37 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 413 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Ram |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 713 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
