1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 140 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |