1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2003 Nissan Cima
To start off, 2003 Nissan Cima is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Nissan Cima.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1967 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan Cima has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan Cima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Buick Riviera | 2003 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Cima |
Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |