1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1982 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1982 GMC Jimmy is newer by 14 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 176 more horse power than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 70 kg more than 1982 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1982 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
