1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1976 Buick Riviera. 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 1996 BMW 735 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Riviera | 735 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6595 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |