1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 50 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 4 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 290 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | ATS |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
