1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, both 1963 Abarth 750 and 1963 Buick Riviera were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 750 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 750 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |