1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 351 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Express |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |