1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 159 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 545 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Riviera | Impreza |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1988 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2645 mm |