1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element 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 139 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 306 kg more than 2010 Honda Element. 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 Honda Element, 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Element |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
