1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2004 GMC Canyon 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) has 85 more horse power than 2004 GMC Canyon. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Canyon weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Canyon. (305 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2004 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
