1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 36 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 875 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Riviera | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
