1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Cadillac XLR

To start off, 2006 Cadillac XLR is newer by 38 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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 246 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR.

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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac XLR.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2006 Cadillac XLR
Make Buick Cadillac
Model Riviera XLR
Year Released 1968 2006
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 4563 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 322 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 423 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 193 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1654 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L