1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element 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 155 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 266 kg more than 2011 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Riviera | Element |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
