1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 925 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | 2600 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 95 L |