1995 Acura NSX vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX 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, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 403 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | NSX | Riviera |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |