1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 395 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Huayra should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 550 kg more than 2011 Pagani Huayra.
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, 2011 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm). This means 2011 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 Pagani Huayra has manual transmission. 2011 Pagani Huayra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2011 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | Buick | Pagani |
| Model | Riviera | Huayra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 700 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 370 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2036 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2795 mm |
