1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Buick Riviera. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Riviera | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 89 L |
