1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 88 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (217 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Riviera | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2874 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
