1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 BMW X3. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 125 kg more than 2013 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X3. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Riviera | X3 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
