1965 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 406 kg more than 2012 BMW 320. 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (270 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Riviera | 320 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 270 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |