2000 Audi A6 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 2000 Audi A6 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 58 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2000 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2000 Audi A6 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.

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2000 Audi A6 1968 Buick Riviera
Make Audi Buick
Model A6 Riviera
Year Released 2000 1968
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2669 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 645 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 106.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 99.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 246 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L