1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 45 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 7 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti M. (298 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 85 kg more than 2013 Infiniti M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Riviera | M |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
