1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 795 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer significantly more control. 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 Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| 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 | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
