2007 Acura RL vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 44 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | RL | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
