1963 AC Aceca vs. 1999 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1999 Buick Riviera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 806 kg more than 1963 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Aceca | 1999 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
