1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Honda Legend
To start off, 2007 Honda Legend 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 14 more horse power than 2007 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Legend weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2007 Honda Legend is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend will offer significantly more control. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Legend. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2007 Honda Legend | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Legend |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |