1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey 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 60 more horse power than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 69 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
