1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 27 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 53 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (268 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 324 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Mondial 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Riviera | Mondial |
Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |