1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, both vehicles can yield 305 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 657 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.

Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Buick Land Rover
Model Riviera Range Rover
Year Released 1968 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 193 km/hour 203 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 2557 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4980 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2200 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 88 L


 

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