1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Make Buick Mercedes-Benz
Model Riviera SLR McLaren
Year Released 1968 2010
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 5439 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 618 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 780 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 193 km/hour 332 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1825 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 97 L


 

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