1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 104 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Riviera | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
