1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 1968 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. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Pickster | Riviera |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |