1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso

To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso 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 187 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 34 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 SsangYong Musso 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, 2005 SsangYong Musso 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 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2005 SsangYong Musso
Make Buick SsangYong
Model Riviera Musso
Year Released 1968 2005
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 256 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 92.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 193 km/hour 156 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1866 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 73 L


 

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