1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 131 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 290 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Camaro |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |