1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1964 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1964 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera 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 223 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 485 kg more than 1964 Toyota Crown. 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1964 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Crown |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
