1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 35 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 370 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Riviera | 118 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6595 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
