1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
