1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2004 Nissan Sentra 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 179 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 760 kg more than 2004 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Sentra.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2004 Nissan Sentra
Make Buick Nissan
Model Riviera Sentra
Year Released 1968 2004
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 175 Nm
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 88 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 50 L


 

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