1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1981 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 18 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 242 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Campagnola. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat Campagnola 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 | 1981 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Riviera | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |