1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda

To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 670 kg more than 2009 Pagani Zonda.

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 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2009 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2009 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2009 Pagani Zonda
Make Buick Pagani
Model Riviera Zonda
Year Released 1968 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7050 cc 7300 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 594 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6150 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 759 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4435 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2055 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1141 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2730 mm


 

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