1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 130 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Because 2011 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Riviera | SRX |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4834 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |