1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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 143 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 483 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2013 Scion tC 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 Scion tC | |
| Make | Buick | Scion |
| Model | Riviera | tC |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
