2009 Acura TL vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 41 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, 2009 Acura TL (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 48 kg more than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2009 Acura TL 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, 2009 Acura TL 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | TL | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
