2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 41 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Alpina B3. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B3 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
