1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 151 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
