1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. 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 45 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Riviera | X5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
