1990 BMW 520 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 358 kg more than 1990 BMW 520. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 520 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
