1983 Buick Electra vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 15 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 182 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 Buick Electra. 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Buick Electra 1968 Buick Riviera
Make Buick Buick
Model Electra Riviera
Year Released 1983 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4129 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 279 Nm 645 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.7 mm 106.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 99.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 5600 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 75 L


 

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