1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 8 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 111 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 406 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 3.3 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |
