1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1968 Buick Riviera and 1968 Triumph GT6 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 200 more horse power than 1968 Triumph GT6. (105 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1968 Triumph GT6. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1968 Triumph GT6 | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Riviera | GT6 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |