1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 39 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 180 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Riviera | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
