1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry
To start off, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera 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 247 more horse power than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry has manual transmission. 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry 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 | 1970 Datsun 100A Cherry | |
Make | Buick | Datsun |
Model | Riviera | 100A Cherry |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
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 | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 59 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |