1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 6 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 241 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 960 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet. 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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Violet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |