1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 43 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Riviera | LR4 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |