1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 28 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 153 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 90 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
