1996 BMW 332 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 28 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, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 BMW 332.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 332. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 332 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:
1996 BMW 332 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 332 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |