1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1977 Toyota Sprinter

To start off, 1977 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 9 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 207 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. 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 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Sprinter.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1977 Toyota Sprinter
Make Buick Toyota
Model Riviera Sprinter
Year Released 1968 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1588 cc
Horse Power 305 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 865 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2340 mm