1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 158 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 490 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 2600 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 6571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |