1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 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, 2013 Audi A7 (414 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 45 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 2013 Audi A7 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 A7 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) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A7. (549 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Riviera | A7 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2914 mm |
