1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S 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 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 57 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | S |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |