1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1998 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 35 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 109 more horse power than 1998 Isuzu Trooper. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Because 1998 Isuzu Trooper 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, 1998 Isuzu Trooper 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Isuzu Trooper. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1998 Isuzu Trooper | |
Make | Buick | Isuzu |
Model | Riviera | Trooper |
Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |