1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Riviera | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2968 mm |