1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 21 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (300 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Riviera | Panamera |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |