1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| 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 | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4478 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 |
