1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 350 kg more than 1997 Nissan 400 R.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 Nissan 400 R 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 400 R. (471 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 400 R. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 400 R has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 400 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 | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | 400 R |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
