1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1971 Triumph TR6 is newer by 3 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 201 more horse power than 1971 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 815 kg more than 1971 Triumph TR6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1971 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Riviera | TR6 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |