1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 21 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 226 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 925 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1989 Nissan Prairie
Make Buick Nissan
Model Riviera Prairie
Year Released 1968 1989
Engine Size 7050 cc 1485 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 975 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2520 mm


 

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