1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 170 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | C |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4707 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2008 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |