2002 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 34 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 112 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. 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) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (237 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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