1974 Austin Marina vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 6 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 246 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1974 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1974 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Marina | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Marina | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
