1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom (455 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 595 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom has manual transmission. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Riviera | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
