2001 BMW 745 vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.
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, 2001 BMW 745 (390 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 745 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
