1984 Audi 90 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1984 Audi 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 640 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | 90 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
