1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 21 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 520 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.

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 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ 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:

1989 Alfa Romeo RZ 1968 Buick Riviera
Make Alfa Romeo Buick
Model RZ Riviera
Year Released 1989 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2958 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 305 HP
Torque 244 Nm 645 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 106.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.9 mm 99.4 mm
Top Speed 233 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 5370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3030 mm


 

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