1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 640 kg more than 1991 Porsche 968. 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 968. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 968 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 74 L |
