1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 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 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Riviera | G37 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
