1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Alpina B5 is newer by 48 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 Alpina B5.
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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2011 Alpina B5 | |
Make | Buick | Alpina |
Model | Riviera | B5 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |