1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2009 Suzuki SX4 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 162 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 605 kg more than 2009 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Riviera | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
