1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 44 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 3 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 411 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
