2004 BMW 530 vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 28 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, 2004 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 BMW 530.
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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
