1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 46 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 755 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Riviera | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
