1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio 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 197 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 640 kg more than 2004 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2004 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
