1986 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 BMW M5. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 467 kg more than 1986 BMW M5. 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M5. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M5 | 1970 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | M5 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3428 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |