2007 Audi A4 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 39 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 105 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi A4 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, 2007 Audi A4 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (282 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.

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2007 Audi A4 1968 Buick Riviera
Make Audi Buick
Model A4 Riviera
Year Released 2007 1968
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 282 Nm 645 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 106.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 99.4 mm
Fuel Type Diesel 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 1880 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 75 L