1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Ferrari F430

To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 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 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430.

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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2008 Ferrari F430
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Riviera F430
Year Released 1968 2008
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7050 cc 4309 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 490 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 465 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 193 km/hour 315 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1240 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 110 L