1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor 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 209 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 474 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. 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 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Buick Toyota
Model Riviera Condor
Year Released 1968 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1426 kg
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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