1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 77 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (228 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 209 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Highlander |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
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 | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 83 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |