1972 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 310 kg more than 2011 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 528. (311 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Riviera | 2011 BMW 528 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Riviera | 528 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |