1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 125 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 114 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. 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) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
