1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea 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.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea will offer significantly more control. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (362 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Stagea has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 Stagea | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Stagea |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 645 Nm | 362 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |