1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Pickster | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
