1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, both 1968 BMW 2002 and 1968 Buick Riviera were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2002. (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 874 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2002. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2002. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1968 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1968 BMW 2002 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2002 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 2002 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.4 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |