1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, 1968 Porsche 906 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 104 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1243 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906. 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 1968 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 906 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 | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | 906 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 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 | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |