1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1978 Buick LeSabre is newer by 15 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 217 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Buick LeSabre. 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1978 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Riviera | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |