1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1997 TVR Cerbera 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 735 kg more than 1997 TVR Cerbera.
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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 TVR Cerbera. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1997 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 1997 TVR Cerbera 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 | 1997 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Riviera | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
