2003 AC Aceca vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 40 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, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 250 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
Make | AC | Buick |
Model | Aceca | Riviera |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |