1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1981 GMC Jimmy 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 191 more horse power than 1981 GMC Jimmy. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 85 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Because 1981 GMC Jimmy 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 GMC Jimmy 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 GMC Jimmy. (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1981 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
