1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 145 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 590 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
