1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest 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 45 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 81 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.

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 Quest, 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2012 Nissan Quest
Make Buick Nissan
Model Riviera Quest
Year Released 1968 2012
Body Type Coupe Minivan
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 260 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1981 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1971 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1816 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3000 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 76 L