1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 42 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, both vehicles can yield 305 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 502 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Commander. (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Riviera | Commander |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
