1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 45 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 90 kg more 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Riviera | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 91 L |
