1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1964 Austin A 60 is newer by 1 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) has 261 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 740 kg more than 1964 Austin A 60. 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 60 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 60 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
