1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade

To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 43 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 719 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2011 Cadillac Escalade
Make Buick Cadillac
Model Riviera Escalade
Year Released 1968 2011
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 403 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 565 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 2619 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 5662 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2009 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1857 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3302 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 117 L


 

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