1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 24 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 254 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. 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) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Riviera | 100 1.4 D |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 89 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |