1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1967 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 4 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 259 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 954 kg more than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. 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 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1967 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
