1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 29 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 130 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (175 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Buick | Jeep |
Model | Riviera | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 86.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |