1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 40 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | CTS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
