1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio 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 194 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Clio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
