1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Patrol. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 925 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Patrol. (399 Nm). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Riviera | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
