1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1996 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 710 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1996 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1600 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
