1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 690 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner 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) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (376 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
