1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Nissan Skyline is newer by 21 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 228 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 810 kg more than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 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 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Skyline 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 | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Riviera | Skyline |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |