1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 25 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 181 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 400 kg more than 1993 Nissan Serena. 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 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Serena |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |