1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager
To start off, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager is newer by 33 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 146 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (175 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 125 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Because 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager will offer significantly more control. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Riviera | Grand Voyager |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
