1979 BMW 628 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1979 BMW 628 is newer by 11 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 124 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 430 kg more than 1979 BMW 628. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 628. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 628 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |