1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 49 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 11 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 447 kg more 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Riviera | Ram |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |