1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 34 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 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (286 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 564 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Riviera | Express |
Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 7439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 555 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2424 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3440 mm |