1998 Acura NSX vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 30 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 14 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1998 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Acura NSX 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:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | NSX | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 268 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 Length | 4430 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
