1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 103 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
Because 1968 Plymouth GTX 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 Plymouth GTX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera, 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 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Riviera. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Riviera | GTX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
