1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 9 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2895 mm |
