1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 33 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 216 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 580 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio 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, 2001 Honda Mobilio 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 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Mobilio |
Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 89.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |