1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1977 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1977 Buick Riviera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 3,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Riviera weights approximately 990 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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.
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1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1977 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Riviera |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |