1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 38 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 13 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |