1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 Buick Riviera.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Riviera | 62 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |
