1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX 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 2 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 181 kg more than 2009 Infiniti FX. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Riviera | FX |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 81 mm |
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 | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |