1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6207 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| 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 | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
