1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Buick Riviera. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Riviera.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Titan |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
