1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 28 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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (550 HP) has 245 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1. (637 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 550 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
