1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1985 Nissan Sunny is newer by 17 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 231 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny. 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 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
