1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1970 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Gloria |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |