2005 Bizzarrini GTS vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS is newer by 37 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, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (523 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (710 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Bizzarrini GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bizzarrini GTS | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Buick |
| Model | GTS | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
