1992 BMW 850 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 850 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 95 L |
