1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Riviera | 325 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
