1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt 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 126 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt 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 | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riviera | Colt |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2972 cc |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |