1996 BMW 535 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1996 BMW 535 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1996 BMW 535. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 238 kg more than 1996 BMW 535. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 535. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 535 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
