1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 684 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Riviera | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 104 L |
