1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 100 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Charger |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
