1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 207 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 2013 Infiniti FX 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti FX. (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Buick | Infiniti |
Model | Riviera | FX |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2885 mm |