1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Infiniti QX4
To start off, 2002 Infiniti QX4 is newer by 39 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 83 more horse power than 2002 Infiniti QX4. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Because 2002 Infiniti QX4 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, 2002 Infiniti QX4 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti QX4. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2002 Infiniti QX4 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Riviera | QX4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
