1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger 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 114 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (191 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 443 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2008 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Riviera | Charger |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |