1983 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Buick Riviera weights approximately 650 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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. 1967 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 BMW 525 | 1967 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 525 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 7048 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |