1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra 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 10 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2006 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
