1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 580 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Boxter has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | Boxter |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 279 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1979 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1281 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2475 mm |