1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 175 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Riviera | 612 Scaglietti |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4902 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1956 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1344 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2949 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
