1988 BMW 525 vs. 1972 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 435 kg more than 1988 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1972 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 525 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 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 | 1605 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |