1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 6 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 240 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 855 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Vega |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |