1992 BMW 540 vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 44 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 540 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |