1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 76 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | CLS |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |