1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Patrol. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 885 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Patrol. (399 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
