1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 11 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 212 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 925 kg more than 1979 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 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |