1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 310 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (620 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1590 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 | 63 L |
