1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Riviera | 525 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
