1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor 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 275 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | Riviera | Minor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2190 mm |