1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Infiniti QX4
To start off, 2006 Infiniti QX4 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, 2006 Infiniti QX4 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 580 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX4.
Because 2006 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Infiniti QX4. (530 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2006 Infiniti QX4 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Riviera | QX4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
