1997 BMW 850 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 29 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, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. 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) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850.

Compare all specifications:

1997 BMW 850 1968 Buick Riviera
Make BMW Buick
Model 850 Riviera
Year Released 1997 1968
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5379 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 329 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 645 Nm
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 106.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 99.4 mm
Top Speed 249 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1945 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3030 mm


 

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