1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2001 Toyota RunX 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 202 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 720 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota RunX 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 Toyota RunX 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 507 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (138 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | RunX |
Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
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 | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
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 | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |