2001 BMW 750 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 2001 BMW 750 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, 2001 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 BMW 750.

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) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 750. (490 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 750.

Compare all specifications:

2001 BMW 750 1968 Buick Riviera
Make BMW Buick
Model 750 Riviera
Year Released 2001 1968
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 322 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 645 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3030 mm


 

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