1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 26 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) has 187 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
