1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Dinan | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
