1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1964 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 1987 Buick Riviera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Riviera weights approximately 416 kg more than 1964 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1964 Nissan Cedric is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Nissan Cedric 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, 1987 Buick Riviera (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Cedric.

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