1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac STS 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 340 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Cadillac STS 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, 2008 Cadillac STS 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2008 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | STS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
