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 |