2007 Audi Q7 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi Q7 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 Q7 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi Q7.

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2007 Audi Q7 1968 Buick Riviera
Make Audi Buick
Model Q7 Riviera
Year Released 2007 1968
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4198 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 344 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 645 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 244 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2240 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 75 L