1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero 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 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 878 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm @ 6150 RPM) has 838 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero has manual transmission. 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Buick | SSC |
| Model | Riviera | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 1183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 1483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 437 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
