1972 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 956 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1970 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Touring | Riviera |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |