1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1959 Jeep CJ5

To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jeep CJ5 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 243 more horse power than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (62 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 720 kg more than 1959 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1959 Jeep CJ5 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, 1959 Jeep CJ5 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 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jeep CJ5. (180 Nm @ 1350 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jeep CJ5. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1959 Jeep CJ5 has manual transmission. 1959 Jeep CJ5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1968 Buick Riviera 1959 Jeep CJ5
Make Buick Jeep
Model Riviera CJ5
Year Released 1968 1959
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 3153 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3000 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1350 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 3520 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2060 mm