2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 34 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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 653 kg more than 2002 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2002 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2002 Ascari Ecosse 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:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Ascari | Buick |
| Model | Ecosse | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 99.4 mm |
| 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 | 1247 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
