1995 Acura Legend vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 27 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 105 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | Legend | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
