1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Citroen C5

To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 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 97 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 64 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2010 Citroen C5
Make Buick Citroen
Model Riviera C5
Year Released 1968 2010
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 82.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 193 km/hour 222 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1836 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 71 L