1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | Boxster |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |