1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 37 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 56 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (249 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 455 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Patrol |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 102 mm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2355 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 135 L |