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 29 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 440 kg more than 1998 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 276 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |