1984 BMW 323 vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 13 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 163 more horse power than 1984 BMW 323. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 950 kg more than 1984 BMW 323. 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 323. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 323 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:
1984 BMW 323 | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 323 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 617 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3110 mm |