1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Dodge Nitro

To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 41 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 98 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 540 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2009 Dodge Nitro
Make Buick Dodge
Model Riviera Nitro
Year Released 1968 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 3698 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 207 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 74 L