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, 2013 Infiniti M (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 73 kg more than 2013 Infiniti M.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (565 Nm @ 4400 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 | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 92 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 | 1827 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |