1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1963 Buick Riviera and 1963 Wartburg 312 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 285 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 900 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Buick | Wartburg |
Model | Riviera | 312 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |