1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 715 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |