1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (268 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 370 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | ATS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
