1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 37 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Buick Riviera | 2013 BMW M5 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Riviera | M5 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4863 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1846 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2889 mm |