1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |