1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 395 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |