1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 19 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 175 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 820 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. 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) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 90 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
