1983 BMW M6 vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 535 kg more than 1983 BMW M6. 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW M6. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M6 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3110 mm |
