1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 20 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Virage 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:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Virage | Riviera |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |