1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 30 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 41 more horse power than 1993 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 490 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1993 Honda NSX 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 | 1993 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | NSX |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
