1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Maybach 57
To start off, 2006 Maybach 57 is newer by 43 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, 2006 Maybach 57 (613 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 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, 2006 Maybach 57 (1,357 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 754 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2006 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Buick | Maybach |
| Model | Riviera | 57 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
