1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 60 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Tundra |
Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |