Buick Riviera (1963 – 1965) vs Pontiac Bonneville (1961 – 1964): specs compared
The Pontiac Bonneville is the more powerful of the two, with up to 405 hp against 329 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,728 kg against 1,901 kg. At 5,512 mm, the Pontiac Bonneville is 229 mm longer than the Buick Riviera. The Buick Riviera dates from 1963 – 1965, the Pontiac Bonneville from 1961 – 1964.
| Specification |
Buick
Riviera
1963 – 1965
|
Pontiac
Bonneville
1961 – 1964
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1963 – 1965 | 1961 – 1964 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 329 hp | 238 – 411 hp |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 402 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,283 mm | 5,512 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm | 1,986 mm |
| Height | 1,346 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,972 mm | 3,124 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,901 kg | 1,728 – 1,778 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.