1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 42 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 35 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Audi Q5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 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, 2010 Audi Q5 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Riviera | Q5 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |