1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 530 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Riviera | Tundra |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |