1967 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 46 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, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1967 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1967 Buick Riviera. 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.
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1967 Buick Riviera | 2013 BMW M6 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Riviera | M6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4903 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2106 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2851 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |