1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 770 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Riviera | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6092 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
