2000 Acura MDX vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2000 Acura MDX is newer by 32 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 44 more horse power than 2000 Acura MDX. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura MDX.
Because 2000 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura MDX. (346 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura MDX | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | MDX | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
