1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 80 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Riviera | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
