1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2001 Honda CR-V is newer by 38 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 173 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda CR-V 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, 2001 Honda CR-V 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 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | CR-V |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.6 |
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 | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |