2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick Rendezvous 1968 Buick Riviera
Make Buick Buick
Model Rendezvous Riviera
Year Released 2005 1968
Body Type Crossover Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3343 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 183 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 645 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 91 mm 106.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 99.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 75 L


 

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