1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1950 Citroen 15
To start off, 1963 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 15 would be higher. 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 245 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 534 kg more than 1950 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Buick Riviera 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 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15, 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1950 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1950 Citroen 15 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 Buick Riviera | 1950 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Riviera | 15 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2867 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 6.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3100 mm |