2000 BMW 323 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 BMW 323.
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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 323 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
