1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Sunny 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 261 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1252 kg more than 1966 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1966 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Sunny |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |