1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 444 kg more than 1970 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan 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, both vehicles can yield 522 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Titan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3550 mm |
