1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra 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 124 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 920 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Supra |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 88 Nm |
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 | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |