2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 32 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 23 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 214 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z9. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Z9 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3030 mm |
