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, 2012 GMC Sierra (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 6 kg more than 2012 GMC Sierra.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 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 | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 312 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 6580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 4250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 129 L |