1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 380 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (281 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Buick | Mini |
| Model | Riviera | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4133 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2595 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |
