1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 975 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 1978 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 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 | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Riviera | Chevette |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 36 L |