1982 BMW 328 vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 390 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 328 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1896 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
