1979 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 11 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 186 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 405 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
