2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 33 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Blackhawk | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
