1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 41 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 485 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Aveo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
