1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express 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 25 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 853 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Express |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |