1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 14 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 203 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 835 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta. 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) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Riviera | Beta |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |