1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Isuzu Florian
To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Isuzu Florian were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 221 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu Florian. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 910 kg more than 1968 Isuzu Florian. 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 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Florian. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1968 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Riviera | Florian |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
