1990 BMW M3 vs. 1971 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 19 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) has 77 more horse power than 1990 BMW M3. (234 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 780 kg more than 1990 BMW M3. 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) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 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.

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