1996 BMW 325 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 BMW 325. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 655 kg more than 1996 BMW 325. 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 325. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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