1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 720 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
Make Buick Rolls-Royce
Model Riviera Phantom Drophead Coupe
Year Released 1968 2008
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 6749 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 448 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5350 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 531 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 84.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 193 km/hour 239 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 2620 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 5840 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 100 L


 

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