1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 43 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 5 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Because 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Riviera | 535 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| 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 | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
