1977 BMW 530 vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 1 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, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 395 kg more than 1977 BMW 530.
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 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 530 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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1977 BMW 530 | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 530 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |