1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima 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 35 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Altima. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 388 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Altima |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
