1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2004 Holden Frontera 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 103 more horse power than 2004 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 Holden Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Holden Frontera 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, 2004 Holden Frontera 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2004 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Riviera | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
