1973 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 2 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 226 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1973 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
