1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse 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 17 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 639 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Traverse 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 Traverse 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
