1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Hummer H2
To start off, 2009 Hummer H2 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 Hummer H2 (393 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Hummer H2 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 Hummer H2 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H2. (563 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Hummer H2 | |
| Make | Buick | Hummer |
| Model | Riviera | H2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 393 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 121 L |
