1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 68 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 415 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton. (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Riviera | Phaeton |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5179 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1903 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1901 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3001 mm |