1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 39 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 5 more horse power than 2007 GMC Sierra. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 129 L |
