1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1963 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1963 Buick Riviera and 1963 Lotus Seven 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 283 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1963 Lotus Seven. 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 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Seven 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 | 1963 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Riviera | Seven |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |
