2001 BMW 740 vs. 1971 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 BMW 740 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 258 kg more than 2001 BMW 740.
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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 740. (410 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 740 | 1971 Buick Riviera | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 740 | Riviera |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 617 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3110 mm |