1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 61 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Accord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
