1994 BMW 750 vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 23 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, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 750. (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 750 | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 750 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 617 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3110 mm |