1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Buick | Smart |
Model | Riviera | Roadster |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 175 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 | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |