1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Buick Riviera | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Riviera | 330 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
