1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, 1968 Dodge Polara is newer by 5 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 91 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 380 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Polara. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Polara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Polara |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
