1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 26 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 634 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | 270 R |
Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 344 Nm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |