1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 98 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Riviera | STS |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 368 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1802 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2957 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |