1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1968 Triumph GT6. (105 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1968 Triumph GT6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1968 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Riviera | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2110 mm |
