1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1973 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Maserati Khamsin.
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 1973 Maserati Khamsin has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Khamsin 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.
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1963 Buick Riviera | 1973 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Riviera | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |