1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 191 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Civic |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 30 L |