1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 356 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Riviera | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
