1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1963 Buick Riviera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bentley S2 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | S2 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 6571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |