1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Coupe | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3030 mm |
