1973 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 415 kg more than 2012 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Buick Riviera | 2012 BMW 328 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Riviera | 328 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4536 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |