1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
