1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 20 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Buick Riviera. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 5.8 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 6571 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 603 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |