1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 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, 2011 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera.
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, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 330 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 330 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Riviera | 330 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |
