1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy 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) has 5 more horse power than 2009 GMC Envoy. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 535 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Envoy. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
