1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 44 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 88 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Camaro |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |