1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 46 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 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 BMW 335. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Riviera | 335 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
