1980 BMW M1 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 444 kg more than 1980 BMW M1. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M1. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M1 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3030 mm |
