1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1967 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1967 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 725 kg more than 1967 Buick Riviera. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Buick Riviera | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
