1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 29 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 237 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.

Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Buick Volkswagen
Model Riviera Touareg
Year Released 1968 2013
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 96 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 2137 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4795 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1732 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2893 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 100 L


 

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