1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 820 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 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:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 90 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
