1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1963 Buick Riviera and 1963 Ferrari 250 GT 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 70 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GT. (251 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 365 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GT. 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. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT 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.
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1963 Buick Riviera | 1963 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 140 L |