1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Fiat 125
To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125. 1970 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1968 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Riviera | 125 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |