1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1954 Buick 70
To start off, 1963 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 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 121 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1954 Buick 70 | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Riviera | 70 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3230 mm |