1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 40 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 681 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |