1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 26 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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin Virage. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin Virage 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:
1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Virage | Riviera |
Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |