2002 BMW 740 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 740. (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 740 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 740 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
