1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 44 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 77 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 1963 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Accord |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |