1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke 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 120 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 459 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke 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 Juke 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Juke |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1441 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |