1998 BMW 740 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 30 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 19 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 740 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.4 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |