1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 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 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari 599. (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 599 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 105 L |