1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2009 GMC Sierra 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 GMC Sierra. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Sierra weights approximately 34 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2009 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Riviera | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| 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 | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 129 L |
