1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1963 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley 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) has 268 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 740 kg more than 1957 Morris Cowley. 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 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1957 Morris Cowley has manual transmission. 1957 Morris Cowley 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 | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Buick | Morris |
Model | Riviera | Cowley |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 603 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |