1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 36 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 96 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (209 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 56 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
