2001 BMW 735 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 33 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) has 37 more horse power than 2001 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 75 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 735. (350 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 735 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 735 | Riviera |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3429 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |