1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa 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 243 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1248 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. 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 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Riviera | Europa |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
