1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 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 136 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai H1. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai H1.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai H1. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai H1 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 | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Riviera | H1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
