1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1516 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
