1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 55 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (250 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 521 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.

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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2010 Chevrolet Express
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Riviera Express
Year Released 1968 2010
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 6600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3100 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 677 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 2421 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2017 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 2073 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 117 L


 

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