1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2009 Maybach Landaulet 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 Maybach Landaulet (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Maybach Landaulet | |
Make | Buick | Maybach |
Model | Riviera | Landaulet |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6165 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3828 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |