1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen SP is newer by 11 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 257 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 970 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. 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 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Riviera | SP |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
