1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 168 kg more than 2013 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan GT-R. (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan GT-R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
