1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra 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 19 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 451 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Riviera | Sierra |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |