1993 BMW 518 vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1993 BMW 518 is newer by 22 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1993 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 880 kg more than 1993 BMW 518. 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 518. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 518 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.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 518 | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 518 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 617 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |