1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 32 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 161 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
