1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Audi A4
To start off, 2013 Audi A4 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2013 Audi A4. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 220 kg more than 2013 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A4. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Riviera | A4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2808 mm |
