1972 BMW M1 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1972 BMW M1 is newer by 4 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 32 more horse power than 1972 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW M1.

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) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW M1. (177 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW M1. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW M1 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.

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